Dr. Marshall Dicker

Dentistry 47 years experience

numbness: A long standing numbness anywhere in the mouth if its long standing is not a good sign. Do not wait see an oral surgeon for evaluation asap. It co... Read More

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A 24-year-old male asked:

Is root canal worse than getting a tattoo? during and post procedure? and how long does a rct last?

Dentistry 47 years experience

root canal treatment: It should always be done with local anesthetic. If you are numbed properly there should be no pain. Slight pain once the root canal is started ne... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I was knocked in the mouth and i feel like my front tooth is lose, also theres slight pain. will i lose my tooth ?

Dentistry 47 years experience

post trauma: Be careful with this see an endodontist for evaluation and i mean right away.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Which is better , after wisdom tooth removal , amoxicillin or ampicillin?

Dentistry 47 years experience

Ab's: My feeling is the best ab for after wizzie removal is clindamycin.

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A 50-year-old male asked:

Whem dr. finds small cavity on x-ray, is it necessary to fix right away? or do i still have two, three months to fix cavity on teeth?

Dentistry 47 years experience

cavity...how soon: Any caries found on an xray should be treated quickly it only will get bigger requiring a larger filling which will last a shorter amount of time ... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Painful lump on left side of hard palet, now having pain in left side neck glands and ear. sever pain and hurts to swallow what could it be?

Dentistry 47 years experience

It could be from....: ....a bad tooth in the area......... see an oral surgeon asap to evaluate. there are many things that you MAY have and some can be very serious see a... Read More

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A 59-year-old male asked:

I have been told by an oral surgeon that i will need a sinus lift for (implant) an upper molar extracted a year ago.will there be a lot of discomfort?

Dentistry 47 years experience

sinus lift: This procedure is usually done in preparation for placing an implant if so it is correct also it may be used to seal an oral antral fistula there ... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

My right wisdom tooth has been hurting when i eat. the tooth is still submerged under the gum though. is removal appropriate?

Dentistry 47 years experience

Wiz tooth: At your age its likely the wiz tooth is starting to erupt have an evaluation and x ray at a dental office right away.

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A 38-year-old member asked:

Bleeding tooth while brushing teeth with baking soda, should i be worried?

Dentistry 47 years experience

Bleeding tooth: If your tooth is acutally bleeding see an oral surgeon....Like....Yesterday if the bleeding is from the gum you need to see a periodontist asa... Read More

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A 38-year-old member asked:

I can split my tongue down the middle yet it looks normal and performs normally as well. this some sort of defect?

Dentistry 47 years experience

Split tongue: I am assuming you mean there is a fissure in the middle of your tongue if it has always been that way and your tongue is of normal appearance...... Read More

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A 43-year-old female asked:

Should flossing be done after every meal?

Dentistry 47 years experience

flossing: Yes it should be done after every meal....If that is not possible the best pattern is after lunch and before bed.

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A 74-year-old female asked:

Can laminates on teeth cause gum problem?

Dentistry 47 years experience

laminates: If the laminates were designed and placed properly and you practice correct oral hygiene they should not cause gum problems.

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A 19-year-old male asked:

Hardish bumps inside palatoglossal arch, scratched it a because i was curious, then it bled a bit and now it just stings. what is this?

Dentistry 47 years experience

See an oral surgeon: the description can be from many different problems. some are oral in nature and some can be a bodily health issue. get it evaluated asap try to go b... Read More

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A 32-year-old member asked:

How soon after a filling are you able to clean the affected tooth?

Dentistry 47 years experience

how long: It depends on the material used for the filling ck with the dentist who placed it they will tell you.

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A 32-year-old member asked:

Wanted to know if i can use hydrogen peroxide after tooth extraction?

Dentistry 47 years experience

H202: You can use it but a better choice is very warm water with a little table salt in it peroxide on an open wound can burn the healing tissues ... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I feel a sort of like a narrow canyon or crack inside my mouth in the cheek part. what is this? it is curved inwards like an elongated narrow hole.

Dentistry 47 years experience

Crack in mouth: See an oral surgeon soon for evaluation he/she would be best qualified to evaluate this.....Could be not a big problem but it could be somehting s... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

How long does it take for a dry socket to heal?

Dentistry 47 years experience

dry socket: Once the dry socket paste/medication is placed relief should be usually within 24 hours. It may take the site a few weeks to heal but the pain shoul... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

Ent did not find anything wrong with ears- now being referred to dentist- my vertigo is worse in the morning; could this all be from tmj. ?

Dentistry 47 years experience

Vertigo: If the ENT passed you as far as the ears go yes.....The problem could be TMJ related. The tm joint is directly in front of the ear a night time cle... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Had what may be a tooth abscess for over a year. may be getting worse, can't afford health insurance. not sure what to do?

Dentistry 47 years experience

abcess: You need to see a dentist now! its your health at risk if you have no insurance try to go to a dental school as an emergency patient. Also seek out ... Read More

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A 59-year-old male asked:

Does the state of connecticut have a comprehensive dental care program for adult medicaid recipients?is there a participating provider listing online?

Dentistry 47 years experience

ct dental care: Contact the state board of dentistry in hartford as a spring board they can offer you advice.

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A 39-year-old male asked:

My wisdom tooth is very loose its not rotten and therr is no pain just anoying will it fall on its own?

Dentistry 47 years experience

loose wiz tooth: You need to see an oral surgeon it may be loose due to root fracture so the mouth part of the tooth is loose but the root is up or down there and tha... Read More

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A 29-year-old male asked:

Can i fly 3 weeks after molar extraction? it did develope drysocket but was treated for 4 days now no pain just ache and healing yellow whitish stuff.

Dentistry 47 years experience

dry socket: Sounds good sounds like dry socket treamtent worked otherwise you would still have bad pain. Flying 3 weeks later should be ok but ck with the de... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

My gf has a whitesh patch on her right cheek by her wisdom teeth. constantly biting but can't get in dentist for 2 weeks please help! she's scared?

Dentistry 47 years experience

Cheek biting: The white spot is almost certainly from the cheek biting......The lining of the cheek is called the mucosa and it responds to chronic irritation lik... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I have been feeling headache for some days now whenever i wakeup in the morning, what might be the course?

Dentistry 47 years experience

Morning headache: From a dental standpoint, many patients who are grinders or clenchers during sleep will wake up with headaches. As well as seeing an md a dentist can... Read More

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A 31-year-old member asked:

What causes ant bites to itch?

Dentistry 47 years experience

ant bite: When an ant bites there is a good chance formic acid will be introduced into the wound. Most likely the formic acid, which is an irritant is causing t... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

I had a top back tooth extracted 7 days ago but since then my lower teeth have been aching?

Dentistry 47 years experience

Sore teeth: After 7 days the upper tooth extraction area should be well on its way to healing....If the extraction was an uncomplicted one the lower teeth sore... Read More

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A 53-year-old female asked:

Adult no tonsils one sided no symptoms lingual tonsil hypertrophy biopsy/pathology complicated? best to do=ent, dentistry/oral & maxillofacial, other?

Dentistry 47 years experience

Throat symptoms: I would recommend an ENT physician right away its never good when something is on one side only get help now.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

I had an abscess over a molar and got tooth extracted + 10 days of amoxicillin. abscess better but still there..how long to heal completely?

Dentistry 47 years experience

long time healing: The removal of the tooth and the ab's should have eliminated the problem go back to the dentist who pulled the tooth it may be from another tooth... Read More

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A 46-year-old member asked:

How long does a extraction of a tooth take?

Dentistry 47 years experience

how long: After the area is numb the extraction should take anywhere from 1 minute to 1/2 hour....Depending on the complexity of the extraction.

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A 44-year-old member asked:

Taste buds back of tongue normally large?

Dentistry 47 years experience

large taste buds: The taste buds at the back of the tongue on top are the ones that sense bitter foods/things but have a dentist look for a better diagnosis.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Over the past 4 days i have noticed that the skin on the left side roof of my mouth is peeling. i have gargled with reg. listerine. should i worry?

Dentistry 47 years experience

worry if: U dont seek treatment there are many reasons for something like this to happen and none of those reasons are good.

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A 20-year-old male asked:

I got hit in my ear during martial arts and i could hear a noise for some hours. the strange tone stopped but i feel like the ear is blocked.

Dentistry 47 years experience

ear pain: See an ENT dr asap there most likely has been some damage it could threaten your hearing dont fool with this.

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A 40-year-old member asked:

Need help. i've got a small tooth coming out on back of my left adult lateral incisor. can it be removed?

Dentistry 47 years experience

Extra tooth: You may have an extra tooth that finally decided to erupt. It may be a tooth that should have come in previously or a supernumerary tooth get yo... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Can tmj pain be felt in the actual bone on lower jaw and chin? worried about cardiac issues but heart is fine other than pvcs and tachycardia.

Dentistry 47 years experience

TMJ is very variable: TMJ is a term used to describe many different maladies you can have. for YOUR problem.....yes, there may be a neuological component which would give y... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Missed period than a period. pregnant symptoms such as fatigue, moody, breast soreness, feet swelling , heartburn, increase saliva. could i be pregnant ?

Dentistry 47 years experience

Possible pregnancy: Yes you could be pregnant see a physician or at least use a home pregnancy test get help soon.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I have a small purple/black lump on the left side of my tongue that has gotten larger over the past year. it feels like there is a "knot". what is it?

Dentistry 47 years experience

1 yr lump: Whatever it is....A year is way too long for it not to have been evaluated. See an oral surgeon asap! it could be something not good so dont fool... Read More

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A 30-year-old male asked:

Can dry sockets in gums occur even without surgery ?

Dentistry 47 years experience

dry socket: By definition a dry socket can occur after an extraction no ext no dry socket see a dentist 4 evaluation.

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A 34-year-old female asked:

I am noticing a lot of craze lines on my lower first back molar. i wear a lower bite splint, how come i am still getting crazelines and is this normal?

Dentistry 47 years experience

craze lines: If you wear a niteguard or bite splint you likely have a bruxing or grinding problem the craze line likely were from before you got the guard....They... Read More

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A 60-year-old female asked:

I have a bridge on top with 6 teeth and normally i use the little blue floss pull to pull the normal floss thru but today it slid out between 2 teeth?

Dentistry 47 years experience

broken bridge: It sounds like the attachment of one side of the bridge to the other side may have fractured see a dentist or the dentist who placed it right away... Read More

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A 36-year-old member asked:

I brush my teeth 3 times a day and mouth wash after each time but it hasn't helped to get my teeth white. help?

Dentistry 47 years experience

Non white teeth: There are many variables that can happen as teeth form and calcify the non white color may be inside the tooth and brushing will not change the co... Read More

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A 20-year-old male asked:

How can a dentist treat gingival recession in ortho case ?

Dentistry 47 years experience

Gum recession: Gingival recession during or post ortho tx is always a possibility..... Once the orthodontist is done see a periodontist to evaluate the receded a... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

After an orgasm my uterus starts to hurt and i got a tooth ache is there a possibility that i could be that i could be pregnant i had other symptoms 2?

Dentistry 47 years experience

Tooth pain: I can't help you with the uterus but the tooth may be throbbing due to it being infected and when your blood pressure is up, like after a big o, pain ... Read More

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A 35-year-old member asked:

Should i be taking bampho phenique for canker sores?

Dentistry 47 years experience

Canker sores: I assume you mean campho phenique....It is ok for cankers but i recommend abreva for cankers. But an oral surgeon visit is indicated for evaluation... Read More

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A 26-year-old member asked:

How often should i floss my teeth?

Dentistry 47 years experience

flossing: The ideal pattern is after lunch and before bed.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Wisdom tooth is causing my cheek and gum areas to swell, and it hurts to open my mouth. appointment not for 3 days. anything that can help till then?

Dentistry 47 years experience

wiz tooth pain: Call the dentist who will be pulling the teeth advil and tylenol (acetaminophen) would be helpful also lots of warm salt water rinses limit eating ... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

Need help. i've got a blended filling on a tooth. the dentist used both white and grey filling on that tooth, why?

Dentistry 47 years experience

Mixed colors: Sometimes you need to mix colors of tooth colored filling material to match the existing tooths color if u have a white and grey stripe on the too... Read More

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A 47-year-old member asked:

Wanted to know if i can belong to more than one dental clinic?

Dentistry 47 years experience

Differnt offices: You can go to wherever you want but why? Find a dentist you trust and like and have had a good success record with..... And stay there......

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A 34-year-old member asked:

My tongue has a yellow coating on it. could it be thrush?

Dentistry 47 years experience

yellow tongue: It could be thrush altough the thrush infections I have seen are white in color. See an oral surgeon asap for an evaluation.

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A 49-year-old member asked:

What does it mean when part of my gums are numb?

Dentistry 47 years experience

numbness gums: Persistent numbmess anywhere in the mouth without cause ( ie nothing happened to your mouth ) is not a good sign see an oral surgeon asap for evalua... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

If i wear my dental flipper only 2-3 hours/day is that enough time to keep my teeth from shifting? no implant for awhile...

Dentistry 47 years experience

how long to: If when u put the flipper in it does not feel tighter and tighter you should be ok signs of tightening or ++ force needed to insert the flipper woul... Read More

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